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i was there too!

Yes it certainly was a great club to see bands back then I think it was 5 Bob to get in!

Was that Bass Player john curtis? hi gordon from belsize park and guitar village

I went there every week sometimes multiple times during the sixties - that and the Roundhouse. This was an important venue, many of the bands that were theer became astronomically famous very shortly after being there. People mention Hendrix, the Stones, and Elton John - I saw non of these but I remember Chuck Berry duckwalking their stage, I saw Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, and many lesser known bands Spooky Tooth, Soft Machine (infuential). Yet my most fond memory was of Sandy Denny and Fairport Convention who appeared a lot (I think Tues and or Thursdays)

What was the capacity of

IROKO Country Club

210a Haverstock Hill

Hampstead, England

Thank you!

I was there for that concert too - in fact, my band, Succotash, was the warm up act! Amazing concert. I had never heard of Elton, but after that concert I knew he would be big.

I would have been there as a new baby around the same time I think. I was born on 18 June 1960. Possibly my mother will remember your sister. Finding the records has been difficult. But a school friend I discovered was there at the same time as me and got a lot of information back. The only thing I was told was that there is an entry for my mother and social services are now trying to find out if my records are with the court that my adoption went through. Its unbelievable how long all this takes. Almost 2 years but I forget about it then remember to chase it up. what is your sisters name. It wasn't Jean by any chance? my email address:

Would you like to join a bookclub? We've been meeting at the Flask pub in Hampstead for the past 11 years. We welcome new people and we meet first Tuesday of every month in the public bar at the Flask from 7pm. Usually about 8/9 of us turn up in any one month.

We read a variety of books from thrillers to classic novels. Our next book to discuss is "Northanger Abbey" by Val McDermid. If you've read the book (or part), please do join us. We would also love to see you if you want to drop in for a chat and a drink if you prefer.

We are a mixed group in ages and gender, and a friendly,informal bunch. When you enter the public bar we are immediately to your left of the door.

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I'm not sure how old this thread is but the place you're all talking about I knew as Giovannis in the late 70's. It was a really cool jazz funk club. Some happy memories.

Some of you may be interested in joining this Facebook group. Lots of memories, photos etc. of growing up in Hampstead.

I used to go there every Saturday with my buddy Sharon

We also went to the con club bataclan the Marquee and the Cha

Also saw bands at the LSE in Holloway

And oh the curtain in the country club

Saw amazing bands there

Would loveto reconnect!! We used to wander to the

Bull and Bush or in the summer

Saw Free's farewell performance at the country club. Anyone remember the date?

I remember that place very fondly, even the curtain! That was Saturday night, the mod club, but Sunday was for watching bands. I saw Family jam with Fairport Convention, The Nice - don't know how they managed to burn the American flag while playing 'America,' in such a small place and get away with it, but so glad I saw them.

Also went to the Con Club on Fri nights, where there were regular fights outside between mods & rockers. The Saville Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue, where I saw Hendrix, Traffic, War, Pink Floyd (with Syd Barrett) doing their first psychedelic light show, the Bataclan, lunchtime discos at the Marquee and another one round the corner. All such great memories, we were very lucky to have been there and to have had such amazing venues :-)

i was one of those mods . others pat dave mick ted

You are quite right... it was 3 July 1970, only about six weeks before he triumphed at The LA Troubadour - the rest - as they - is history! The gig was notable - as you note - for a killer version of "Burn Down The Mission"; but I also recall (hard to imagine now) that he ran out of songs so played for a good three quarters of an hour extra playing Jerry Lee Lewis material.

Who remembers this club, based in The Railway Hotel? I was there every Thursday night at one time during the 60s when I lived at Garnet House flats in Upper Park Road NW3. The live music was excellent. Julie Driscoll, Gino Washington and the Ram Jam Band, Steam Packet, Stevie Wonder and the Kingsmen, just to name a few. Zoot Money (never knowingly under-refreshed) used to regularly fall off the stage mid-set! Great nights.

It was still open in 1959. I was there in 1965

I used to work there in the late 70's - became Giovannis disco complete with light up dance floor. A world of Banana Daiquiris and colleagues called Ziggy and Angel and Rita. FUN

A few happy memories in the late 60's. A low key place to see what where then up and coming bands,

Hi, My name is Mick White and I'm writing the biog on rock band FAMILY. I believe the band played the Country Club sometime in 1969 but can't fine anything more, so if anyone knows of any actual dates that would be great! Many thanks. Mick White (

I was in the same mother and baby home and Miss Nicholson still ran it. September 1965. I kept my baby, which was against all wishes of my family. I hope you have had some success in tracing your baby now. I remember how heartbreaking it was, on the day the babies were adopted, after the mother had cared for the baby for 6 weeks.

I was born there. There must be records somewhere (Hampstead, Camden Borough?). The hospital no longer exists but the records must be archived somewhere. There are questions I have too and I am going to look. If I find anything I'll contact you.

It was at the back of the post office 210 Haverstock Hill, an old second world war air raid shelter. I think the Building is still there amongst the council flats. I saw humble pie there in 1969ish

Can you let me know if the book club is still going and if so the date, time and venue for the next meeting. Thanks.

Used to get the 187 from the wood I was only 15 first time in a nightclub not the last. Stuff going on behind curtain!!! Could not work it out, only 15! Moved on to muswell hill birdsnest also west Hampstead, con club, tot royal, lyceum, antheas, sundowner, cheeky Pete's, room at the top!!!!!! Etc

I used to go there every Saturday night with my friends Mary and Maria and also remember the curtain? It was a good night out with good music. My brother Ray And his mates Dave, Mick, Jim and Pete also went to it.

The above address was a mother and baby home. It is where my sister stayed after she had a baby boy 10 July 1960, named John Michael Parry. She appears to have given birth at 134 Heath Street, Hampstead. Does anyone know anything about these addresses or is there anyone out there who was either there at that time, knew anyone who was there, or has tried to trace what happened to the records of that time?

Any help would be so appreciated.

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I remember the club well although I only

ever went twice. I saw Vinegar Joe and on

another date a Leicester band Gypsy.

Happy days.

I remember the club well although I only

ever went twice. I saw Vinegar Joe and on

another date a Leicester band Gypsy.

Happy days.

I spent the spring of 72 rehearsing with garry moore band for grinding stone album.... it was Iroko at that time

it will always stick in my mind, apart from working with a load of friends, the olympics siege happened during one session.

hi nik

3rd AUGUST 1964 ST Marys Hospital Paddington

I started going to the Country Club which was down an alley in 1965/66 my friends and I used to travel from Whitechaple Station to Belsize Park we danced to Spencer Davis Group, The Troggs, The Small Faces, Stones and Beatles, what a lovely time we had there, will never forget this place

Hi does anyone remember the disco in the building behind the shops to the left of the Belsize Park tube station on Haverstock Hill - it ran from about 1965 to around 1972. I think. Thanks Mike

It's location has been identified by others. I played there with my band, Woodfog, in the early 70s...we also rehearsed there thanks to Ginger Johnson. One night we were on the same bill as Osibisa. It was like a bit of countryside behind Belsize Park Stn...a mixture of wasteland and Country Club/Tennis club and the Iroko which also hosted some famous musicians. It seemed like it was always a hot summer back then! It's a pity it still isn't there but nowadays I doubt it would have the same chilled-out, peace & love vibe that we enjoyed in the late 60s/early 70s.

Saw Georgie Fame & Blue Flames there in 1963.

Gerry

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Hi Steve I remember going there in the sixties I saw the rolling stones the hollies the searchers and countless others I know exactly where it was but not sure if the building is still there,

best regards Joe

Hi Susan,

I hope you are well. My name is Daniel Malone (was) Chapman. I am looking for my Fathers Mother, Maureen Chapman, for which she gave birth to my father in April 1960 at the above. I haven't had any joy....with regards to making contact with her, but I do know a link....which maybe of use to you, with the above Hospital records. The link as follows......www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/about-us/museums-and-archives/the-royal-london-archives/

Best of luck in your search!! If you have any luck, please share with me, as my father died in 1997. Regards, Daniel -

Hi Susan,

I hope you are well. My name is Daniel Malone (was) Chapman. I am looking for my Fathers Mother, Maureen Chapman, for which she gave birth to my father in April 1960 at the above. I haven't had any joy....with regards to making contact with her, but I do know a link....which maybe of use to you, with the above Hospital records. The link as follows......www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/about-us/museums-and-archives/the-royal-london-archives/

Best of luck in your search!! If you have any luck, please share with me, as my father died in 1997. Regards, Daniel -

in april 1964

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Hello Krystyna,

I am Jen and helping my friend Dennis Johnson (Ginger Johnson's son) gather information about his father and also the club. I would be grateful for any information that you may have, whether it be personal, write-ups, photos, anything. If you are willing to do a vid interview that would be great too. Pls contact me

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If you have any historical info on the Iroko Country Club, I would be very grateful. Am doing some research on behalf of Ginger Johnson's son, Dennis Johnson and looking for basically anything. Personal memories, photos, articles - anything. Email is

I used to go here with my friends. i remember a curtain at the back somewhere where couples used to go and sit at tables and get up to naughties!! I remember a group of regular mods there every weekend, some of who's names I remember. Would love to get in touch with a few of them but can't find them through facebook. Had great times there every weekend. Always a queue at the door. Best times. We also went to Birdland in Jermyn Street and Birds Nest, Marquee etc.

I spent 8weeks at the mother and baby home in 1964 it was run by a miss NICHOLSON my baby was adopted in OCTOBER 1964 by a church of ENGLAND adoption society. I am still trying to trace her without success.

Hey Krystyna,

I hope you can help me, I am currently writing a Biog on Ginger Johnson, so any info you have on the man and the Iroko C C would really be helpful.

I would really be pleased to hear from anyone else who has pictures and anicdotes on Ginger Johnson.

I was born in New End Hospital 1943. My birth mother had been in the WAAF. She was sent to to 141 West End Lane. It was a Church of England Home. She kept me there for 6 weeks during which time I was babtised at St James Church. she went with someone from the home to hand me over to an adotion agency. This seemed to be routine for all the mothers.

I do know the house is now divided into flats, but I do not know if it was still open in 1959.

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I am new to area and want to know what are road boundaries that define the area to Hampstead, chalk Farm, Gospel Oak and Swiss Cottage.

Is the East side of Haverstock Hill part of Belsize Park (Parkhill/Upper Park//Downside)?

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I remember seeing Elton John play there in about 1969/70, particularly a great version of 'Burn Down The Mission' (Tumbleweed Connection album).

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hi, i recall going there in my teens and think - i could be wrong - that it was near Belsize Park Station. The Four Tops 'Reach Out I'll Be There' was top of the charts! Oh happy days...

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I am trying to find out about a mother and baby home which was located at 17 Daleham gardens, circa 1960.

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Also, at 134 Heath Street, there would appear to have existed a "maternity" unit where the mothers who stayed at Daleham gardens had their babies.

Any help would be of enormous value to me.

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